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Cabinet approves plan to boost domestic oil production
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Aiming to increase domestic production of oil and natural gases, and generate employment, the government on Tuesday approved conducting of survey and acquiring data of the unexplored sedimentary basins spread across 24 states.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a project worth Rs 2,932.99 crore to acquire seismic data over 48,243 line km.
“The project will help in increasing the investments in domestic production of oil and gas,” an official statement said.
The government estimates that the project will generate 11,000 jobs, while after survey and based on the prospects of productivity and exploration, more employment would be generated.
Under the project, Oil India Limited will explore the northeastern states and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation will cover the remaining area for the next five years.
India has 26 sedimentary basins — a low area in the Earth’s crust where sediments or naturally occurring materials have accumulated — covering an area of 3.14 million sqkm spreading over land, shallow water and deep water.
However, about 48 per cent or 1.502 million sq.km. of the area lacks adequate data which is essential for further exploration and production of natural resources like oil and gas.
“After the appraisal of these basins, and based on the prospective of the area, blocks will be offered for further exploration and production activities which will further generate employment,” said an official statement.
As a base to launch future exploration and production activities, appraisal of all unappraised areas has been considered an important task.
The preparatory work started in 2015-16 and actual survey work started in 2016-17 and more than 9,100 line km 2D seismic data has been acquired till July 2017.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.